1. High School Registration!!!
What every freshman needs to know…

2. The Story of Philip
From the time he was 10 years old, Philip wanted to go to college at the same school his mom and dad attended. They told him it was ‘very selective,’ but he was wasn’t sure what that meant. Still, the goal was in his head, and he knew he needed to work toward it. When he was in sixth grade, he decided to write to the college and ask for information about admission requirements. He found out that to be considered for admission, he needed to get all A’s and B’s in high school and get a high score on the ACT.
Philip started planning backwards. In order to get A’s and B’s in high school, he needed to have a good academic background in middle school. He learned he needed to study, and he began reading and increasing his vocab for the ACT. Philip had six years to plan backwards for his goal. He had to work hard every grading period and even went to summer school for additional help in math. Most of his friends didn’t have a game plan for their lives, but Philip did.

3. Story of Philip Continued
When Philip began his senior year of high school, he was ready with his college application. He had the qualifications and thought he would achieve his goal of getting into the college of his choice. His friends were surprised to learn how difficult it was to get into a ‘good’ school. They had goals, but they hadn’t planned backwards. The college Philip chose accepted him. His friends said, “Oh, Philip’s a brain, and he’s just lucky.” Philip felt they were wrong. He believed he had accomplished his goal through planning backwards and then doing a lot of hard work.

4. What are your future plans…
and how do you get there?

5. What do colleges look for?
1. High school course work 2. Your grade point average 3. Your ACT or SAT score 4. Extracurricular activities and/or volunteering

7. GOAL: GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL To graduate from high school you need credits!!!

8. Number of Credits to Graduate:
Each semester (.5) credit is earned if D or higher in class
Number needed to graduate? 24
Take up to 7 classes a semester
Total 28 possible credits

9. Unit 5 Graduation Credit Requirements
NUMBER OF CREDITS TO GRADUATE
ENGLISH
MATH
1.0 credit Algebra I content
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
1.0 credit U.S. History
  Successful completion of Constitution Test
Successful completion of Civics requirement HEALTH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Required to take PE every semester unless if they are a junior or senior and qualify for an exemption of the Board of Education guidelines (policy information available in course description book)
CONSUMER EDUCATION
ELECTIVES
TOTAL

10. Important Information about Grading:
To figure your G.P.A., the grades you earn for the semester are assigned point value. Those points are then added up and averaged.
REMINDER – there is no starting over! Grades and GPA’s are based on semesters.
Your G.P.A. is cumulative – that means as you move on in high school, all your new grades are averaged in with the ones you have already earned
Freshman grades are important!!!!!

11. Study Hall or Class which way do I go?
Take a Study Hall?
Take a 7th Class?
I struggle to complete homework at home
Jobs/Activities after school fill my time
I need to access teachers/tutors for help
I currently have D’s/F’s
Interested in selective colleges
Want to be academically competitive
Want to take multiple electives

12. What is this person’s GPA first semester?
Grades:
English 1– A
Algebra – B
Health – C
Regional World Studies – B
French II – B
Biology – C
Study hall
GPA = 3.83/5.0
Weighted Grade System
[AP] Advanced Placement Level A=6; B=5; C=4; D=3; F=0
[H] Honors Level A=6; B=5; C=4; D=3; F=0
Standard Level A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; F=0
[B] Base Level A=4; B=3; C=2; D=1; F=0
Note – any course that does not have a AP, H, or B next to the course is considered to be a standard level course

13. Freshmen Course Choices

14. Driver Education Placement based on age and birthdate
If you turn 15 after December 31, 2017, you WILL NOT take Driver Education until sophomore year
Guidelines for enrolling in Driver Education:
Turn 15 by July 31, 2017 – 2nd quarter
Turn 15 between August 1 and October 15, 2017 – 3rd quarter
Turn 15 between October 16 and December 31, 2017 – 4th quarter
If you take Driver Education course in Unit 5, you will not be completed by the time you are 16
Local driving schools are an option but is a family decision that must be completed outside of school

15. A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.
Example Schedule
Course Title
Algebra (.5)
2. English 1 (.5)
3. Health (.5)
4. Regional World Studies (.5)
5. Biology (.5)
6. Study Hall (no credit)
7. French (.5)
Total: 3.0 credits to be earned
Course Title
Culinary Arts (.5)
2. Biology (.5)
3. French (.5)
4. Regional World Studies (.5)
5. English 1 (.5)
6. Algebra(.5)
7. Driver’s Ed/Swim (.5)
Total: 3.5 credits to be earned
A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.

16. Additional Information
Freshmen Orientation on December 7th at 6:30pm at BOTH high schools
Course requests ed home by March 10th
THE LAST DAY TO CHANGE YOUR SCHEDULE IS MARCH 24th
Four year plans with your counselor
DO NOT lose your course description book or registration sheet
Share this information with your parents/guardians – the PowerPoint will be online as well
Enter course requests w/ your middle school counselor via Career Cruising